Bus driver and conductor sexually abuse teen in Horowpothana

New Army Chief of Staff assumes duties

Major General Jagath Gunawardena assumed duties as the new Chief of Staff of the Army yesterday (01). Major General Gunawardena replaces Major General Sathyapriya Liyanage who retired from the Army a few days ago. Prior to this new appointment, Major General Jagath Gunawardena was the Commandant at Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force Hours after assuming duties, the newly-appointed Chief of Staff of the Army, Major General Jagath Gunawardena, paid his first formal courtesy call on the Chief of Def

02 Jun, 2020

Madushanka further remanded

Sri Lanka cricketer Shehan Madushanka was today further remanded till 9 June by the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate for the possession of heroin. Shehan Madushanka was arrested by the Police in Pannala on 24 May for the possession of just over 2 grams of illegal drugs. He was later sent on remand custody after being produced before the Panadura Magistrate?s Court the following day (25). Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on 26 May suspended Shehan Madushanka from all forms of cricket, with immediate effect. Th

02 Jun, 2020

Public transport back to normal from Monday

The Ministry of Passenger Transport Management has decided to recommence normal public transportation in all districts from Monday, 8 June, depending on the current COVID-19 situation and the behaviour of the general public. Issuing a press release, the Ministry said all public transportation, including buses and trains, will recommence from Monday under the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health. The decision was taken during a discussion between the Minister of Passenger Transport Manag

02 Jun, 2020